Taxes in Kent
Kent's 2.25% municipal income tax transitioned from direct city self-collection to RITA administration effective July 1, 2026 -- a real, current, precisely-dated change layered on Ohio's flat 2.75% state rate.
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Learn moreA real, current tax-collection transition
Kent's income tax has been 2.25% since January 1, 2014. Through June 30, 2026, the city collected it directly; effective July 1, 2026, Kent transitioned to RITA (Regional Income Tax Agency) for all municipal income tax matters -- confirm current filing procedures reflect this change.
Ohio's flat state income tax layers on top
Ohio's flat 2.75% state income tax (on income above a $26,050 exemption, effective tax year 2026) applies statewide, for a combined approximate marginal rate of 5.0% above that threshold.
Property tax varies by location within Portage County
Kent's own effective property tax rate ran approximately 1.61%, while the broader Portage County figure carried a real, disclosed spread (approximately 1.30%-1.9%) across sources -- confirm the actual current rate with the county auditor.
Key takeaways
- Kent's city income tax is 2.25%, now collected via RITA as of July 1, 2026 (previously self-collected by the city).
- Ohio's flat 2.75% state income tax applies on top, for a combined ~5.0% marginal rate above the exemption threshold.
- Portage County property tax rates carry a real, disclosed spread (approximately 1.30%-1.9%).
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